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Town of Tazewell
Saturday February 21st, 2026 :: 02:38 p.m. EST

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 01:00AM Tuesday

Low pressure will pass over the region tonight and Sunday with rain changing to snow across the higher elevations. Arrival of colder air Sunday along with the development of a strong winter storm along the coastal mid-atlantic will result in an extended period of snow across the mountains Sunday night through Monday.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell County. In West Virginia, Mercer County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to fall into the teens Sunday night with wind chills in the single digits.

* AFFECTED AREAS: TAZEWELL ... MERCER

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Address/Location
Town of Tazewell
211 N Central Ave
Tazewell, VA 24651

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 276-988-2501

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Winter Storm Warning

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